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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: jazzyvee on April 25, 2024, 10:37:33 AM

Title: Removing Double sided pads from a bass
Post by: jazzyvee on April 25, 2024, 10:37:33 AM

I had a some FretFX after market side LEDs on the side of my orion bass, but they have become brittle over time and so i removed them earlier today.
I wondered what product can i use to remove the glue residue on the side of the fretboard and also how to remove the double sided sticky pad that fixes the battery holder to the back of the headstock.

Title: Re: Removing Double sided pads from a bass
Post by: mica on April 25, 2024, 11:01:11 AM

If you have polyester finish on your bass, you can use acetone to remove the adhesive. Various oils are also effective as loosening adhesives, so if you're ready to oil your fingerboard anyway, go for it.

Title: Re: Removing Double sided pads from a bass
Post by: jazzyvee on April 25, 2024, 11:05:37 AM

Thanks Mica. Not sure where to buy acetone. Isn't it what nail varnish remover is?

Title: Re: Removing Double sided pads from a bass
Post by: g-dude on April 25, 2024, 11:46:24 AM

Quote from: jazzyvee on April 25, 2024, 11:05:37 AM

Thanks Mica. Not sure where to buy acetone. Isn't it what nail varnish remover is?

Yes, or "nail polish remover" as we'd call it here in the states.

Also handy if you accidentally superglue your fingers together.

Title: Re: Removing Double sided pads from a bass
Post by: keith_h on April 26, 2024, 06:45:15 AM

Lemon oil should work on removing the residual adhesive.

Title: Re: Removing Double sided pads from a bass
Post by: gtrguy on April 26, 2024, 10:22:10 AM

Goo Gone is a product I like.